Seagate Backup Plus setup (as internal)

tential

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Really wasn't finding details about this anywhere easily using google. Just wanna know how to set this drive up as an internal drive? Do I need to specially format it or anything?

Currently I haven't unboxed it since I don't wanna load stuff onto it and find out later that I need to format it for internal use.

2 Questions:
Do I need to format it a certain way for internal use?
Can I still use the drive externally even when it's formatted for internal use?
 

Hellhammer

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It's just a matter of using different interface (SATA vs USB), everything else will be the same. No need to use any special format and yes, you can use it internally and externally without any modifications.
 

tential

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Ok sweet. Now I just need a NAS to put it into. Finally have gotten to the point where that's actually a think I need lol. 720p doesn't feel so bad when 4 TB drives are 150 dollars. If only they would drop closer to 100 dollars.